More than 1,300 dogs competed in 2022 AKC National Agility Championship in Ocala, Florida April 1-3 in hopes of being named the top Agility dogs. However, only a few could be crowned National Agility Champions. “It was so exciting to see all the competitors come out this year and show off their skills,” said Carrie […]

Owning a dog is one of the greatest pleasures and highlights of our life. But there is a downside to loving a dog, and that’s the huge difference between our life expectancy and theirs. “Everyone wants to live as long as possible, and we want the same for our family members and pets,” says Dr. […]

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 1pm the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee is scheduled to hear testimony on SB 368, as amended.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dog Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) have significant concerns. New Hampshire residents are strongly encouraged to use the information […]

As mentioned in a previous alert, California Assembly Bill 1901 would regulate all dog trainers in the state as boarding kennels – regardless of the type of training class or the length of the class. The bill defines dog training very broadly and must be assumed to encompass every type of training, including drop-in classes, […]

Why does my dog smell so bad? The answer might lie in a skin infection or disorder. Learn about medical reasons behind canine smells and how your vet can help.

How can you help an overweight dog improve their health? Find out how to support your pet, one step at a time.

UPDATE:  The Montgomery City Council did not take action on a proposed animal ordinance at its April 4, 2022 meeting.  It will likely be on the agenda of the April 19th meeting. This gives resident animal owners additional time to continue contacting city council members to state concerns with the proposed ordinance. As previously reported, […]

There's a lot of information out there about how to train a dog. You can teach your pet just about anything, using a variety of methods, but there are plenty of mistakes owners make when training their canine companions. These missteps are super common and can have a big impact on whether or not your […]

Want a smarter, more empathetic, possibly healthier child? It may come as no surprise that having a family dog can benefit your child’s emotional intelligence. A collection of scientific studies outlined by Nienke Endenburg and Ben Baarda in their paper The Role of Pets in Enhancing Human Well-being: Effects on Child Development, along with other […]

The Arkansas Fish and Game Commission has proposed extensive updates to the state’s general hunting, miscellaneous wildlife, and general fishing regulations, which it will consider at its April 20-21, 2022, meeting.  Interested Arkansas residents and visitors who hunt and fish in Arkansas are encouraged to review and comment on the proposal. Of the 111 proposed […]